Oooh! Nice example! Actually, I've since read that Cusack & Robbins first became friends on the set of Tapeheads. I believe it was their over-the-top, badly improvised excitement that didn't work for me.

The winner for number 14 is definitely Elijah Wood and Sean Astin in Lord of the Rings.

The unwritten rules one would be fun. I'd like to make that one, actually. Although I imagine it would rapidly degrade into a cynical attack on human nature and social convention. Or just get ridiculous, because there are way too many. Ie: has anyone ever written down not to jump on a table during a class? In a restaurant? In a store? At a friend's house? In a library? See the problem? Plus, many of these rules change from circumstance to circumstance and from place to place. Ie: racist jokes are a definite no-no...unless they're in the context of satire, or you're around very unoffendable people.

I think unwritten rules are unwritten because they're just too wishy-washy and circumstantial, and it would be impossible to write them out without having an absurdly complex legal document.

Plus many unwritten rules are written in some places. IE: no talking in a library is a common one, but some libraries actually write this out. And the fat people one you put as an example is only true in North America: in some countries, fat is beautiful, and eating a donut in public is a sign of affluence.

Dammit, I tried making it anyway, and it's impossible. It's a hopelessly large topic and it quickly turns into a legal document/nonsense list.

The "Unwritten Rule" list wouldn't necessarily have to be serious. I know tongue-in-cheek is a hard concept to keep following and we all know the PC police are always scanning content with their slimy, itchy fingers - waiting for the opportune time to pounce on an otherwise good discussion - but I say, "What the hell!"

Let's keep it fun. If you (others) disagree with a suggestion - keep your fingers off the keyboard until you can think of a good counter-suggestion. One with some wit and a provable point. And just a wee bit of the afore mentioned "tongue-in-cheek."

I need some proof from this website that the message I posted in my profile yesterday really isn't true. That there is still life here to be discussed and not just droning lists after lists with no opine - just point, point, point, point, etc...

Lol..I would love to visit a country where eating donouts is a sign of affluence. But really, while making such a list, it doesn't have to be legal trash. You don't have to be politically correct in it. And a cynical attack on human nature is exactly what one would expect out of this list! And while making this list, we are considering the majority population here..For eg, "wear clothes is public"..Being naked in certain african countries is a necessity and tradition..See what I mean? I for sure would love to see one by you. Do give it a shot.

What's the list look like for #5? I have a lot less time now, so I'm sleeping less, and energy drinks have helped me, but I have no idea what the best ones are...any idea??

#11: I think the worst ending ever is "40 Days and 40 Nights" (give me a break, it was on TV!) which ends with female-on-male rape with the man looking like the bad guy (really!) I never liked Vanilla Sky's ending either, but I've come around...

#21: Sofia Coppola anyone???

#28: Steven Seagal comes to mind right away. Would say the same for Chris Farley too, really (although he was hilarious).

I suppose, but I'm not sure if it's the standard. Somebody else was using it so I hit the clone button and copied the html. The default font seems so small sometimes. I wish it worked on the titles, too. Ha! I just tried to cut & paste the html example and it wouldn't take. Duh!

Thanks for the compliment on the list. One of these days I may find the time to do them myself.

I'd consider inspirational to be something that lifts you up, makes you want to try harder. To that end, for me its the theme from the film "Fame". I suppose the name of the song is also Fame, but I don't know.
What would confuse me is understanding what is cross-genre. But, since I'm not thinking of taking on the list, my confusion is irrelevant. I'm looking forward to your list.

Good idea. Have a go at it. The problem from my point of view is the list would be neverending as I'm disappointed with 85% of what's released. I also carry a heavy lean toward Independent film with somewhat low expectation to begin with.